Just after 5:00 P.M. Monday, the Kent County Sheriff's Office along with Rockford Ambulance and Grand Rapids Township Fire responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 3700 Block of Knapp St NE. 

Life-saving measures were attempted, but a 17-year-old female pedestrian from Grand Rapids Township was pronounced deceased at the scene. Initial information finds that the pedestrian was crossing the street and was struck by a westbound Infinity SUV being driven by a 16-year-old male from Grand Rapids Township.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit is continuing the investigation to look at contributing factors.